US Bridges

Historic Homer HWY over Hudson River

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Banks County, Georgia · In Homer · Structure no. 000000001150780

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Historic Homer HWY over Hudson River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Historic Homer HWY over Hudson River in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHistoric Homer HWY
CrossesHudson River
LocationIn Homer
RouteU.S. Route 51
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.33777, -83.48759
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2024)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$34.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Historic Homer HWY over Hudson River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Historic Homer HWY over Hudson River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Historic Homer HWY over Hudson River carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Historic Homer HWY over Hudson River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Historic Homer HWY over Hudson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.